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Heat recall Martin & Lafranchise from Alaska

ABBOTSFORD, BC -- The Abbotsford Heat announced today that they have recalled defencemen James Martin and Kane Lafranchise from the Alaska Aces, the Heat’s developmental affiliate in the ECHL.

Martin, a native of Winnipeg, Manitoba, has played in 14 games with the Aces this season and has recorded (0-8-8) and 12 penalty minutes. Martin has 33 games of AHL experience with the Heat throughout his career and has recorded (2-2-4) and 30 penalty minutes.

Lafranchise, a native of Edmonton, Alberta, has played in 14 games with the Aces this season and has recorded (3-3-6) and six penalty minutes. Lafranchise has 10 games of AHL experience split between Oklahoma City Barons (nine games) and the Houston Aeros (one game).